mental health

Burnout is an existential threat to hospitals and is exacerbating the ongoing nursing shortage. Central Florida facilities are addressing the issues in a number of ways.

At least nine states are considering legislation related to school start times, up from four the previous year. Florida lawmakers approved such a law this past week.

As marijuana has become far more mainstream, potent, and sometimes dangerous, uneven regulation at the state and federal levels leaves consumers at risk.

At a time of rising rates of depression and anxiety among teens, the American Psychological Association warns parents that their children need more protection when they are online.

In Orange County schools, a team-based approach brings mental health professionals, social service workers, teachers and administrators, and psychologists and counselors together to identify, intervene and support students in need.

The new 20-bed Behavioral Health unit will double the number of beds available for children and adolescents. Players Championship Village made the donation.

About half of U.S. adults say they’ve experienced loneliness, Dr. Vivek Murthy says in declaring the country's latest public health epidemic.

From watching the sun rise — yeah, it's a cliche but it works! — to dancing to techno music to doing good for others to just plain smiling, readers share what gives them optimism in times of trouble.

As your circle of close friends shrinks, there are ways to rebuild — but not replace — the social network you had when you were younger.

Since the founding of The Campfire Fund of Florida, over $30,000 have been raised in support of men’s mental health resources throughout the Pensacola area.